2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,543 MOT tests in 2024. 71.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time71.4%
Failed or needed repairs28.6%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,543 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    412 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    163 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    179 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension15.3%
  2. Lights & electrics10.0%
  3. Tyres8.1%
  4. Brakes5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 71.4% of 2012 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,543 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Audi Q3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).